December 27-30, 2009 (South Padre Island, Texas)

Team Format:
4 player Teams, up to 2 Alternates, Traditional 6 round Fix Roster Swiss Tournament
Open to College and Universities teams (at least two players) from North and South America, including the Caribbean

Time Control:
Game/90 with a 30-second increment per move
Notation is required throughout the games
MonRoi Units (Electronic Scoresheets may be provided and must be used)

This tournament is FIDE and USCF rated, but uses United States Chess Federation Rules. All U.S. players must have current USCF memberships.

Championships to be awarded in 4 divisions (according to average team rating)

Teams must supply letter from University stating that the players meet eligibility requirements. (Please refer to Registration Information for more details.)

Round Times (for all):

Check In: 12/27 4pm

Reception: 12/27 5pm

Round 1: 12/27 6pm

Round 2: 12/28 10am

Round 3: 12/28 5pm

Round 4: 12/29 10am

Round 5: 12/29 5pm

Round 6: 12/30 9am

Award Ceremony: 12/30 2-3pm

Coach/Captain must hand in proposed team roster changes one hour before the beginning of the Round.

There will be a reception for all participants at 5 p.m. Sunday.

Prizes:

1st Team; $1250, Trophy

2nd Team; $750, Trophy

3rd Team; $600, Trophy

4th Team; $400, Trophy

5th Team; $250, Trophy

Top International Team; $500, Trophy

2nd International Team; Trophy

3rd International Team; Trophy

Division I Champ (Team rated 2200 or above); Trophy

Division II Champ (Team rated 2000-2199); Trophy

Division III Champ (Team rated 1800-1999); Trophy

Division IV Champ (Team rated below 1800); Trophy

Top Board 1; $100, Plaque

Top Board 2; $100, Plaque

Top Board 3; $100, Plaque

Top Board 4; $100, Plaque

Top Alternate

Chess sets will be provided for tournament use, but please be sure to bring your chess clocks!

Eligibility Requirements

Please see the complete College Chess Eligibility Requirements.Click here

Eligibility Letters will be required for every team, from respective University, stating that the players meet eligibility requirements.